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Hello all...

I stumbled in here by accident while I was searching for a solution to an issue regarding About:Blank (AGH!!!). As soon as I figure out how all this works, I'm going to post a question, or at the least, try to find an answer on how to get rid of this ANNOYING thing. I'm not extremely well versed in how to fix these things, but boy am I learning fast. Thanks - hope to find this site a help...

Let's see if I can help you out some, with getting your computer cleaned out.

Are you using these basic security programs?

aČ free-a complementary product to antivirus software which is specialized in protection against harmful software. Antivirus software often features an inadequate protection against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware. aČ fills this gap.Ad-Aware-A good program similar to SpyBot S & D.Spybot S&D-Detects and removes spyware, of different types, from your computer.SpywareBlaster-A good program that prevents spyware from being installed on your computer in the first place. This program is always running in the background, protecting your computer. It prevents the installation of bad active X controls found in web pages.SpywareGuard-A nice compliment to SpywareBlaster. This allows you the option to prevent downloads that contain bad active X controls.

If not, you need to. These programs, updated and used regularly, will do a lot to keep your computer clean of spyware, trojans, keyloggers, browser hijackers, etc...

Download them, update them, and then run them.

Important:Please read this tutorial on Spybot S&D before using it. Spybot can do SERIOUS damage, if not used properly.

Put HijackThis in a Permanent folder:Click My Computer / C: / File / New / Folder / name the folder; HijackThisPut HijackThis.exe, in this folder.This is a mandatory step, for the backup and restore functions, of HijackThis, to be able to work.

Then, run a log, and post it in the HJT forum, at this link. Do not, fix anything, yet.A member, of the HJT Team, will help you out.It may take a couple of days to get a response, but, the HJT Team are very busy. Please, be patient, these people are volunteers. They will help you out, as soon as possible.

NOTE:Once you have made the post, please, DO NOT make another post in the HJT forum, until it has been responded to by a member of the HJT Team. The first thing they look for, when looking for logs to reply to, is 0 replies. If you make another post, there will be 1 reply. The team member, glancing over the replies, might assume someone is already helping you out, and will not respond. So, just make your post, and let it sit there, until a team member responds. This way you will be taken care of, in the most timely manner.

Hello JCC and welcome to Bleeping Computer!
About:Blank infections are so very common, I'm
afraid. They are annoying but luckily, not too
difficult to fix. With the link below in my signature,
you will find HijackThis. Please download and install
and post that log in the appropriate forum, as laid
out in the instructions in the link. Our experts will
view the log and inform you on what needs to be done
next. Please do not attempt any changes yourself.
Welcome aboard, nice to have you with us.